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House Pro-Tem Pringle: Federal court redrew second congressional district ‘almost exclusively along racial lines’

A recent decision by the Supreme Court of the United States to hear arguments on a redistricting case from Louisiana will likely “clarify” a lot of similar questions in Alabama, according to House Pro Tempore Chris Pringle (R-Mobile).

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House Pro Tem Chris Pringle slams DOJ’s Black Belt wastewater program: ‘They’re not really addressing the issues’

The Department of Justice (DOJ) is forcing the state to do something it’s “not really supposed to do” by forcing the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) to provide septic and wastewater infrastructure in Lowndes County, according to House Pro Tempore Chris Pringle (R-Mobile).

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House Pro Tem Pringle calls for action to protect inmates: ‘The gangs are running our prisons’

Violence between inmates remains a major problem in Alabama Department of Corrections prisons across the state.

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Alabama gets lifeline from SCOTUS in South Carolina redistricting ruling

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 in favor of South Carolina in a redistricting lawsuit similar to the one Alabama is currently litigating.

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House Pro Tem Pringle proposes bill to prohibit licensing boards from paying employees to keep silent on illegal, unethical activity

House Pro Tempore Chris Pringle (R-Mobile) is looking to clean up Alabama's licensing boards with a pre-filed bill prohibiting boards and state agencies from paying off employees not to report wrongdoing.

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U.S. Rep. Carl endorsed by 15 state lawmakers in reelection bid

Incumbent U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl (R-Mobile) recently received endorsements from 15 Alabama lawmakers as the 2024 election ekes closer.

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House passes Pro-Tem Pringle’s redistricting map

Members of the Alabama House passed a redistricting plan sponsored by House Pro-Tem Chris Pringle (R-Mobile) on Wednesday.

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Fentanyl manslaughter law mistake won’t be addressed until 2024

A bill passed last session to allow prosecutors to charge fentanyl distributors with felony manslaughter in connection to overdose deaths won’t be brought up in an upcoming special session, according to the bill’s sponsor.

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Legislative redistricting hearings begin today

State legislators will begin a series of meetings on Tuesday to decide how to comply with a court order requiring redrawn congressional districts in Alabama.

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SCOTUS ruling ‘kind of a surprise,’ former State Sen. Jim McClendon says

A Supreme Court of the United States ruling dealing with redistricting that was decided against the state of Alabama is “not a done deal yet” but was a surprise, according to former Reapportionment Committee Chair State Sen. Jim McClendon (R-Springville).

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Drama on the House floor: State Rep. Moore blasts Pro-Tem Pringle for comments about Rep. Givan's conduct

State Rep. Mary Moore (D-Birmingham) took a moment of personal privilege Tuesday to lambast Speaker Pro-Tem Chris Pringle (R-Mobile) for comments he made about State Rep. Juandalynn Givan (D-Birmingham) and her behavior on the House floor.

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House Pro-Tem Pringle on Givan's racist Jay-Z tirade: 'Some days, her medication is not quite working'

Alabama House Speaker Pro-Tempore Chris Pringle (R-Mobile) says State Rep. Juandalynn Givan's (D-Birmingham) comments in which she referred to a black Republican lawmaker as an “N-word” went immediately unnoticed because members "just don't really listen" when she speaks.

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Pringle ends hold on 21 ALDOT contracts

House Pro-Tempore Chris Pringle (R-Mobile) said on Friday he’d dropped holds he’d placed on 21 transportation contracts on Thursday. 

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House Pro-Tem Pringle: ALDOT director John Cooper is a ‘tyrant’

State Rep. Chris Pringle (R-Mobile) called Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) Director John Cooper a ‘tyrant’ and placed a hold on 21 transportation contracts on Thursday.

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House passes legislation to allow manslaughter charges for those who sell or supply a controlled substance that takes the life of user

The Alabama House of Representatives has approved a bill that would allow a person to be charged with manslaughter if they provide an individual drugs that leads to their death.

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Study group to look for ‘efficiency’ in state government

A study group made up of elected officials and state employees will soon begin to look for ways to “improve efficiency and streamline operations” in the executive branch of state government.

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Justin Bogie: Is this what fiscal conservatism looks like?

The basic argument made by Rep. Pringle is that Alabama and the national economy will soon be in a steep decline. Because of this, the inference is that it would be fiscally irresponsible to provide permanent tax cuts to Alabamians.

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House Republican Caucus taps Scott Stadthagen, Chris Pringle for leadership positions

The Republican Caucus of the Alabama House of Representatives has selected Rep. Scott Stadthagen (R-Hartselle) as the next Leader of the Caucus and Chris Pringle (R-Mobile) as the House President Pro Tempore.

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State Rep. Pringle looks to ban taxpayer-funded non-disclosure agreements

State Rep. Chris Pringle (R-Mobile) said Thursday he’s planning to file legislation to ban non-disclosure agreements involving taxpayer dollars.

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State Rep. Pringle to introduce manslaughter for lethal drug dealers bill again in 2023

Should dealers in Alabama who sell narcotic drugs that result in someone's death be charged with manslaughter?

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State Rep. Pringle dismisses 'campaign rhetoric' on merging State Auditor, Examiner of Public Accounts

State Rep. Chris Pringle (R-Mobile), chairman of the House State Government Committee and a member of the Examiner of Public Accounts joint oversight committee, dismisses the possibility of merging State Auditor and Examiner of Public Accounts duties.

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Conflicts arise after 'huge black eye' redistricting process in Alabama

By Amanda E.H. Pritchard The recent redistricting has caused conflict amongst some constituents in areas of Alabama. Every 10 years,...

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Legislature passes redistricting bills

By Brandon Moseley The Alabama legislature passed all four of the redistricting bills as well as the bill for supplemental appropriation...

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Legislature could wrap up redistricting Wednesday

By Brandon Moseley The Alabama special session tasked primarily with redistricting could be finished as early as Wednesday after committees...

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Alabama House passes congressional redistricting plan

By Brandon Moseley The Alabama House of Representatives passed the Congressional redistricting plan on Monday. Several alternative...

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Alabama House has passed redistricting plan for itself

By Brandon Moseley The Alabama House of Representatives passed a redistricting plan for its own redistricting Monday. House Bill 1...

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Redistricting bills sail through committees; special session could wrap Wednesday

By Brandon Moseley All four constitutionally mandated redistricting bills were approved by committees on Friday and appear poised for...

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